September 25
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trussville Springs, Trussville, Ala.
Take a look around to find out more and grab your tickets to the event you won't want to miss.
Fry-Down proceeds benefit Cahaba River Society, restoring and protecting
the Cahaba River watershed and its diversity of life since 1988.
Team Name:
Company:
Team Members:
Secret Weapon:
Head Fry-Down Judge: George Sarris, noted entrepreneur and owner of the Fish Market
Trussville Mayor Gene Melton
Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos
Fox 6 Sports Anchor/Reporter Jeh Jeh Pruitt
Beth Kitchin, UAB Assistant Professor in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and contributor to Good Day Alabama
Chef Bob Vaningan, nationally known chef and weekly television contributor
Fry-Down isn't all about fun, games and music.
There's also competition.
Brave teams will battle fryer-to-fryer (and grill-to-grill) to see who can serve up the most delicious fish and hush puppies.
Awards will be given for a variety of different categories, such as: People's Choice, Best Traditional, Most Creative, Best Hush Puppy, Best Team Uniforms, Best Team Name.
A panel of judges will rate each contest entry and determine a grand prize winner for Best Overall Fish.
TO ENTER YOUR TEAM:
Grab a few friends to form a team, then go to the Contact page and send us a message that includes your e-mail address, phone number and company name. We'll send you an application so you can get cookin'.
*The $500 Fry-Team entry fee can be attached to your application.
Fry-Down proceeds benefit Cahaba River Society, restoring and protecting the Cahaba River watershed and its diversity of life since 1988.
Your ticket includes the following:
-Admission into Fry-Down area
-Access to Fry-Down games, activities & learning stations
-Free give-aways from sponsors
-Sampling privileges for Fry-Down competition fish
-Complimentary fish and sides lunch from Ezell's*
-Live music at the Fry-Down stage
*Beer and wine will be available for an additional cost to those 21 and up.
If you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer to work at the Fry-Down, find out how to register a team for the competition or inquire about becoming a sponsor, use the form at right to send us an
e-mail or call Monica Carmichael at 205-322-5326 ext. 416.
You can also contact us on Facebook and Twitter!
Get down to some great tunes.
Fry-Down will feature live music by
Duquette Johnston and the Rebel Kings!
Have a listen! (Be sure the sound is turned on--click the green speaker icon at the bottom right of this page).
Stay tuned to find out who else is playing and what time they'll take the Fry-Down stage.
Small Fry: for the next generation of Cahaba Mamas and Fry-Daddies.
As the designated kids' area at Fry-Down, Small Fry will feature plenty of games and entertainment, both for your kids and for the kid in you!
Come play with us!
Some things you can expect...
-Moon bounce
-Games
-Rubber duck races
-Water pistols
-Horseshoes
-Croquet
-Fly-fishing lessons
...and more! Keep an eye on the site for updates and a complete listing!
Learn up at Fry-Down's educational booths and Conservation Stations.
Cahaba River Society is partnering with local organizations and businesses to provide a variety of educational opportunities to you and your family--everything from fly-fishing lessons to information about building a rain garden and conserving water in your home.
Complete list of educational booths coming soon!
When you head out to Fry-Down,
don't forget...
Seat
Grab a lawn chair, camp chair or a picnic blanket. We're providing the food and the jams, but we won't have enough chairs for all, so be sure you bring one--unless you'd prefer to lounge in the grass.
Water Bottle
We'll have water stations where you can refill your bottle with refreshing Trussville Springs water. Bring a Nalgene, a canteen or a reused soda bottle. If you bring a disposable bottle, we'll have recycling receptacles where you can dispose of it.
Clothes that can get wet
If the water's high enough, you and your kids may want to take part in some of the activities on the River. So don't forget wading clothes or a swimsuit, a towel, a dry change of clothes and watershoes if you have them. There will also be water cool-down stations available for the kids, so be sure they're prepared to get a little wet.
Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Sunglasses, Umbrella
Don't forget to bring anything you might need to protect you from sun and insects.
Comfortable Shoes
The site in Trussville Springs has beatiful walking trails and pathways; you'll want to come prepared with proper footwear so you can explore this gorgeous area along the river.
Other reminders:
-Bring your Frisbees, footballs, baseballs or anything else you might to have fun with. There's plenty of green space for you to run and play!
-No outside food or drinks, please! Come out and taste what we've got cookin'!
-Regarding dogs: we love our pups, but for this event, please leave your four-legged furry friends at home.
from Birmingham:
Follow I-59 North to Exit 137 and merge onto I-459 South.
Immediately take Exit 32 and merge onto Hwy 11 North.
Follow it for 3.8 miles through downtown Trussville until it narrows to a two lane road, and turn right at the Trussville Springs sign.
from Hoover/Hwy 280:
Follow I-459 North to Exit 32 and merge onto Hwy 11 North.
from Gadsden:
Follow I-59 South to Exit 143 and turn left onto Deerfoot Parkway.
Continue 1.7 miles and turn right onto Hwy 11 South (Gadsden Hwy).
In 1.5 miles turn left at the Trussville Springs sign.
from Atlanta:
Follow I-20 West to Exit 136 and merge onto I-459 North.
Continue to Exit 32 and merge onto Hwy 11 North.
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